How to Disconnect from Your Device Story

How to Disconnect from Your Device

Whether it’s your phone, your tablet, or your laptop, you probably don’t leave the house without it, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

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I am sharing ways I disconnect from my device – which just in case you haven’t picked up on it yet, my device of choice is my phone!

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Step #1: One of the best things I’ve ever done is silence my notifications – all of them!

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Step #2: Remove time wasters. This could be an app that is distracting or something else – like in my case, voicemail.

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Step #3: Tell friends when you’re not going to be available.

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For example, most of my friends know that in the mornings, I’m probably going to be busy homeschooling – so if they call and I don’t answer, they know why.

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Step #4: Ever tried charging your phone in another room? Placing my phone out of reach in has definitely helped me disconnect from it and focus 100% on my fam-bam!

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Step #5: Sometimes I will leave my phone behind all together – if hubby has his, that is. If I know we’re covered in case of emergency, I will leave my phone at home when we go on a walk.

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